A wave of public anger and widespread criticism has erupted across Lakshmipur district following the emergence of a viral TikTok video showing an unauthorised young man seated in the official chair of a senior government officer in Kamalnagar Upazila. The incident, which highlights severe administrative negligence and breach of security within a public service institution, […]

Unidentified miscreants poured petrol on the tyres of a stationary goods-laden lorry and set it ablaze on the Dhaka–Narayanganj link road late on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 pm in the Jalkuri Koraitala area, creating a brief wave of panic among local commuters and residents along the busy transit route. According to […]

Anant Singh, a prominent and controversial politician in India’s Bihar state, has attracted widespread attention after inviting around 400,000 people to his daughter’s wedding. Known locally as a ‘Bahubali’ leader, Singh is preparing for an extravagant celebration, with extensive arrangements being made for guests, catering, decorations and accommodation. His daughter, Shivangi Singh, is due to […]

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said that a gift offered by a contractor to an engineer out of personal goodwill and from the contractor’s profits should not necessarily be regarded as a bribe. However, he warned engineers against compromising construction standards or engaging in financial misconduct in […]